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Darker is better
Was going back and forth about getting light smoke or dark smoke. I went with dark and it works perfect in most conditions. If you are going into direct sun, the dark is still not dark enough, but it will work in low light conditions.
I would say all and all the dark smoke is the more versatile shade to go with.
July 27, 2015

Perfect fit
I purchased the smoked lense and it's amazing. I have sensitive eyes and I don't need to wear sunglasses under my helmet anymore yet I can still ride at night. The first time I put it on, I kept thinking I had my visor up because the view was so clear! There is noise but not more than the visor that came on my quest helmet. The figment is perfect and it goes on and off seamlessly. Great replacement part.
July 20, 2015

Just what I expected
Installation is a snap. I should refresh my shields more often!n
July 1, 2015

Half Smoke shield, nice but pricey
I like this shield. It looks cool and does provide a decent amount of sun protection if you tilt your head down a bit. I'm not a night rider, but I have ridden with it at dusk and have had no problems. Taken a few good whacks from all the cicadas around with no damage so far. I think the price is a bit high but the fit is good and the on/off system for my 1100 helmet is very easy to operate.
May 27, 2015

Dark Smoke
I purchased the shield in Dark Smoke for a Shoei Qwest. I am happy with it overall. The tint is nice but could be just a bit darker. I am not disappointed in it but with an option of light smoke or dark smoke I would expect dark smoke to be extra dark. It is almost the equivalent of a good pair of sunglasses in darkness but as dark as my Ray Bans would be perfect. Riding in the morning staring into the rising sun is the only time I truly wish it was darker and I have been known to nit pick. The mechanism for switching the shield is easy but I have yet to master switching shields in gloves which I could do with greater ease on a previous helmet. It is optically clear and presents an excellent field of view. Bugs come off easily and I have yet to scratch it. I am hard on gear and this speaks well for the product.
May 26, 2015

This shield is great looking and provides good sun reduction and clarity
This is the first time I ever bought a tinted shield and it was the best thing I did. I tried a modular helmet before with a drop down sun shield but that meant looking through my glasses, the drop down shield and the outer shield - too many! With my glasses and this tinted shield I got what I wanted. The shield can easily be switched with the original clear one for night use.
May 18, 2015

Good Quality
The tint on this is fairly dark. Not dark enough to use without sunglasses but it works great to cut down on glare while using sunglasses.
May 18, 2015

Fit like a glove
Looks great!
Just wish the tint was a little darker.
May 11, 2015

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Curt V: I'm so ugly, I needed a smoke shield to not scare all the people admiring my bike.Aug 22, 2014

Jason W: My existing shield got a light scratch down the middle. Its only visible when the sun is directly in your face but it drives me crazy when that happens. I like the dark smoke over the mirrored ones since I hear they're a darker tint which i prefer.Aug 17, 2014

Nicholaus H: I just purchased a RF1100 from the dealer that I bought my moto from. I need a dark lens to see better in the day time for summer use.Aug 13, 2014

Michael S: I live in Florida, and the sun was absolutely blinding on my rides....AM I travel East -- sun is rising...PM I travel West -- sun is setting...so it was always blinding all the time.

I bought the darkest face shield...it makes a world of difference!!! There are still days I could darken it up, but thats probably due to FL sun...most other people should be fine.Aug 5, 2014

doug k: have used a smoked lens for years and have become accustomed to the convience of not having to wear sunglassesJul 18, 2014

MIchael Y: I want the dark visor to go along with the clear visor.Jul 18, 2014

raul b: Fits my X-12 and can replace the clear shield that comes with the helmet for bright days.Jun 27, 2014

Dan P: I chose the Dark Smoke to keep from frying in the intense Texas sun. Also to avoid having to wear shades underneath my light smoke shield.May 29, 2014

Gregory R: I purchased the Half Tone Smoke...More of a trial & error type thing. I will update results at a later date.May 13, 2014

John M: I chose this as a replacement for my OEM shield which had no UV protection. I ordered a light smoke and a dark smoke and I'm not sure which one this is but they both worked well. I am not awaiting the photochromic shields to arrive!!May 12, 2014

Anthony B: I seem to always choose to travel East or West at exactly the wrong time. I don't feel comfortable wearing my sunglasses behind my visor, so I wanted something to ease the sun.Nov 13, 2013

Josh L: I dropped close to $500 on a Shoei helmet because I don't want to skimp on head protection. Cheaper aftermarket visors are available, but their scratch and impact resistance is unclear.Nov 10, 2013

Belmar D:Yes, I have a clear Orange shield for my Shoei helmet. It is an Enhanced lens that is great for cloudy/rainy weather and at night but strain your eyes severely in the sunny weather. The clear Yellow shields are also Enhanced and similar.Jul 27, 2014

A shopper asked:Want to know if this is to dark for the overcast skies and rides with lotes of shades from trees. Can you see the road clearly as to avoid pot holes, bump and other obstacles? I'm concern that the road won't be seen as clearly as a clear lense.Apr 21, 2011

NYCRider:I have the dark smoke and as long as it's daylight out you'll be able to see fine even under the shade. I live in NYC and I can ride with the dark smoke at night with just the city lights (I usually leave it open) but I'd say in daylight under shade that would overall be brighter than just city lights at night.

It def won't be as clear as the clear shield but you won't have any trouble with the dark smoke during the day. It's about the same as pair of dark tinted sunglasses I would say.Aug 8, 2011

Chris K:The dark smoke is quite dark, so you may prefer a light or mellow smoke instead. My recommendation would actually be the Amber/Yellow colors as they improve contrast in cloudy conditions and help to see beyond shadows.Apr 21, 2011

KWICK:I ride with my dark tint shield at night occasionally. It's do-able. I just bought a half-smoke for day rides that turn into night. Any daytime riding, the dark smoke works great for me though.Jan 30, 2012

Mustang4290:I recommend this if you want the dark tint.. I've got it and I can ride at night with it down. It looks dark but it's really quite easy to see through. Plus you look really awesome with it lolOct 31, 2011

JBRIII:RC..the dark smoke appears black from exterior but you can see as though your wearing med sunglasses.Its safe even if your caught out after dark.I didn't believe that until I tried it.Apr 26, 2011

Ammar K asked:Based on some of the comments below, I'm getting the impression that the Dark smoke is a little too dark if the sun is down. So, I would like to go for a little less dark. In that case I would like to know which one out of the mellow and light smoke is darker? and how far apart are they? If anyone could help me out, i would be very thankful.Oct 6, 2013

john q:The dark smoke is too dark for after hours. I carry the clear with me to switch out if I am out late. where I live this is not usually a problem but I ran into a grizzly in Canada with the sun down and dark shade on. I regretted the oversight of not having my clear shield with me and won't make the same mistake again. No experience with the intermediate shades.Oct 8, 2013

Ammar K:
Ok, I thought so too. Knowing myself, I will get into that situation of forgetting the clear one a lot. That is why I want to go with something less darker. So, I can reduce the consequences of wearing a non-clear shield in the after hours.
Oct 9, 2013

Gilbert G:Ok Mr K - Safety should be of great concern here. Dark visors look cool and perpetuate a dark kinda cool dark rider image but not very practical to use at night.I am a self-taught rider (7 Busas since 2001), and have found that waring the right shades/glasses has an advantage over tinted visors. Ie; when its sunny, your CLEAR visor together with any of 1000's of shades/colors gives the rider the world as far as tint and color from which to choose w/o compromising night riding safety - please, always use your visor and safety equipment wisely so you could enjoy your riding experiences to the full.

Iy is very wise of you to find out about this issue now instead of during a night ride where much more is at stake- your life; BRAVO !!Oct 7, 2013

Ammar K:
Gilbert I'm in agreement with you in regards to the safety being the primary concern. However, I have tried wearing a couple of different shades under the helmet, and I have experienced a loss of visibility. They create several blind spots and limit the side to side visibility significantly. I currently have a Bell RS-1 with a photo-chromatic transition shield, which is an absolute wonder. So, what I'm trying to achieve here is a shield color that would give me the same convenience of never carrying another shield. So, I would like a color that's dark enough to block the sun, and light enough to not Impair my visibility in the darker hours.
Oct 9, 2013

Wong H:If you don't like carrying 2 visors (like me), then I would suggest going with the Spectra (iridium) visors. I use the gold spectra shield even at night - which are fine on roads with street lights. If you are riding in the dark (ie. with only your headlights) then use a clear visor.Oct 31, 2013

Ammar K:
Right! I mean that would be the ideal thing to do. I have a Ogio No drag mach 5 and it has a shield holder. However, sometimes I'm out without the bag and in that case I don't want to get stuck with riding with the dark smoke in the dark, with he only option being having the visor up. Believe it or not, I have received a ticket for having my visor up here in NYC.So, what I'm trying to do is: I'll compromise a little in terms of the sun-blocking effectiveness when the sun is out, and I would like to have something that I can survive with when it's dark outside.
Oct 7, 2013

Chad M:Half smoke at night isn't an issue for me. It's not as dark in the day as I would like but that does help at night. I no longer use the shield. I've upgraded to a new helmet with built in shade. ... works much better. May 9, 2015

Justin P:It really depends on where your riding. It tones down lights from other vehicles, but if your riding elsewhere with poor lighting I would highly recommend the clear shield. its always better to have both.May 9, 2015

RevZilla:That's a tough comparison as tint's can vary depending on many factors. The Shoei CW-1 Faceshield in Dark Smoke is definitely dark, dark enough where you can't see anything if you get stuck with it at night. Hopefully that helps.Aug 28, 2012

Sorry to say that, along with all the other upgrades that come with the new RF-1200, the visor has gotten a substantial makeover too. Unfortunately that means the CW-1 visor that is used on an RF-1100 does not interchange with the newer CWR-1 visor designed for the RF1200. The detenting arrangement, the latching mechanism, and the attachment points have all changed. Got an RF-1200? Then you'll need a CWR-1 series visor. The good news? It comes with Pinlock anti fog mounting pins installed, is more rigid, seals better, and is available in a variety of tints. Hope this answers your question.Dec 7, 2013